Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CLD3018PTA Desa
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www.desatech.com 113101-01A 2 WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service, or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 3 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: This product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this fireplace.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued Figure 1 - Yellow Flame Vent-Free Gas Log Heater Shown (Logs May Vary by Model) 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appli- ance is not convertible for use with other gases.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 5 LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223/ NFP A 54*. *A vailable from: American National Standards Institute, Inc.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 6 Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ven- tilation. However , in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air .
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 7 C. Install a lower Btu/Hr fireplace, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined. If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an un- confined space. Y ou will need no additional fresh air ventilation.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 8 LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS Minimum Firebo x Size Log Front Rear Size Height Depth Width Width* 18" 17" 14" 24" 20" 24" 17" 14" 28&quo.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 9 Carefully follow the instructions below . This will ensure safe installation into a masonry , UL127- listed manufactured fireplace, or certified vent-free firebox. Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling A.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 10 If Using Mantel Y ou must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Noncombustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch thick. W ith sheet metal, you must have non- combustible material behind it.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 11 INSTALLATION Continued Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood Minimum Non- Combustible Material 8" Min.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 12 Area of V arious Standard Round Flues Diameter (ins.) Area (sq. ins. ) 5" 20 sq. inches 6" 29 sq. inches 7" 39 sq. inches 8" 51 sq. inches Chimney Minimum P ermanent Height (ft.) Flue Opening (sq. ins.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 13 INSTALLATION Continued IMPORT ANT : Make sure the heater burners are level. If heater is not level, heater will not work properly . For thermostat models, avoid damage to thermostat bulb. A void nicks or sharp bends in thermostat bulb wire.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 14 Installation Items Needed Before installing heater , make sure you have the items listed below . • external regulator (supplied by installer) • piping (check local c.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 15 CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections , internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 16 Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 15, page 15). 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane/LP sup- ply tank valve. 3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 17 Figure 20 - Installing Crossover Logs Crossover Log (#3) Pegs INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS, MODELS CLD3018PTA, CLD3018NTA, CLD3924PTB AND CLD3924NTB WARNING: F.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 18 4. Place crossover log (#5) onto the pin (left) on middle log (#1) and onto the pin on front left log (#3) (see Figure 24). 5. Place crossover log #6 onto the pin (right) on middle log (#1) and onto the pin on back log (#2) (see Figure 24).
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 19 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: • If fireplace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass doors closed. If you op- erate heater with doors closed, heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst. Make sure there are no obstructions across openings of fireplace.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 20 Figure 27 - Pilot Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner VARIABLE CONTROL OPERATION The variable control valve can be set to any heat setting and flame height desired, by simply turning the control knob until that setting is attained.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 21 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • If fireplace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass doors closed. If you op- erate heater with doors closed, heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst. Make sure there are no obstructions across openings of fireplace.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 22 OPERATING HEATER Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater T urn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit) T urn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the PI- LOT position.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 23 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circu- lating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 24 LOGS • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to In- stalling Logs, page 16 through 18, to properly replace logs. • Replace log(s) if broken or chipped (dime-sized or larger). BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES Air is drawn into the burner through the 8 holes in the brass fitting at the entrance to the burner .
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 25 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servic- ing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Burner does light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during com- bustion Slight smoke or odor during ini- tial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows REMEDY 1.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 28 OBSERVED PROBLEM Heater shuts off in use (ODS op- erates) Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion Log set cycles to pilot, but room temperature drops to a lower than ideal level before log set comes back on POSSIBLE CAUSE 1.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 29 3. The thermostat sensing bulb may be located to the lower right front side of fireplace. Determine location of sensing bulb, but do not mount sens- ing bulb until step 4. If you have a masonry fire- place, see Figure 37 for location.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 30 SPECIFICATIONS 18" Model 18" Model 24" Model 24" Model (CGS2718PA) (CLD3018PTA) (CGS3124PA) (CLD3924PTB) (SGS3124PA) Btu (Variable) 16,000/27,000 18,000/30,000 16,000/31,500 20,000/39,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Propane/LP Propane/LP Propane/LP Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 8.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 31 PARTS CENTRAL These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’ s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 32 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED WINCHESTER OAK MODELS CGS2718NA, CGS2718PA CGS3124NA, CGS3124PA SGS3124NA, SGS3124PA 3 2 18 20 21 19 12 8 9 10 2.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 33 PARTS LIST VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED WINCHESTER OAK MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater . When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual.
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 34 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED ROYAL ENGLISH OAK MODEL CLD3924NTB, CLD3924PTB CLD3018NTA, CLD3018PTA 15 21 19 20 23 13 12 8 14 10 9 22 11 24 16 .
www.desatech.com 113101-01A 35 PARTS LIST THERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED ROYAL ENGLISH OAK MODEL This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater . When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual.
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